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China Petrochemical Industry Report Gives a Full Analysis of the Latest Trends and Emerging Opportunities in the Country's Petrochemical Sector Along With Well Researched Data on Its Major Companies

Posted on: Tuesday, 11 December 2007, 00:00 CST

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c76830) has announced the addition of "Market Analysis -- China Petrochemical Industry" to their offering.

Petrochemicals are any chemical derived from fossil fuels. These include purified fossil fuels such as methane, propane, butane, gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, aviation fuel, or fuel oil, and also include many agricultural chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers, and other items such as plastics, asphalt and synthetic fibres.

In today's world, the petrochemicals sector is struggling to keep up with the rising costs in mature market and government regulations and bottlenecks which are facing the industry. The issues have become more acute due to the recent problems with oil prices and in the new financial surrounding which places a greater emphasis on shareholder value. To cope with this challenge, many of its players are choosing to either consolidate or divest.

With mergers and acquisitions shaping the face of the industry and the focus of the global petrochemical industry shifting towards Asia, the growing prominence of China, India, Thailand, etc., on the global petrochemical scene is shifting the focus of petrochemical development from the Middle East to other continents.

Market Analysis - Petrochemical Industry Profiles focus on the major trends, developments, market strategies, major moves by the players in the industry, etc., brings you a fresh look at what the petrochemical industry is like in various countries. Starting from the Latin American countries to the Middle Eastern and the emerging Asian markets, the petrochemical industry profiles brings a view on all these different markets. The report also analyses the macroeconomic environment of the country and how it is affecting the petrochemical industry. Also included is the latest available information on oil and gas statistics, ethylene, propylene, polyolefins, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polystyrene, cracker capacities, etc.

An analysis of the latest trends and emerging opportunities in the country's petrochemical sector along with well-researched data on the major companies operating in that country and an in-depth focus on the strengths, weakness, threats, and opportunities, (SWOT) of the petrochemical industry in that country makes this report a complete analytical analysis of a country's petrochemical industry.

This title is updated at time of order to ensure it contains the most up-to-date information. This will take up to 2 business days.

I. Contents

II. Introduction To The Industry a. Market Definition b. Historical Background c. Market Snapshot d. Market Structure e. Import/Export Scenario f. Barriers, Challenges & Implications g. Competition in the Industry h. Industry SWOT Analysis

III. Key Trends & Industry Developments a. Regulatory Framework b. Investment Snapshot c. Major Ongoing Projects

IV. Country Macroeconomic Outlook

V. Market Forecast

VI. Leading Players a. Company Profile b. Financial Profile c. Product Portfolio d. Recent Developments/Projects e. Company Forecast

VII. Appendix

VIII. Glossary

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c76830

Source: Business Wire

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